A Message From the Head of the Junior School – Friday, September 9, 2022

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Dear Junior School Families,

What an absolute pleasure it has been to see the children back at school! Today, we held our very first prayers for the 2022-2023 school year. Prayers has been an integral part of the Havergal College tradition since we first opened in 1894, close to one hundred and twenty eight years ago.

Prayers brings our Community together. It is a place to ask questions, to learn not only about the school’s rich Anglican traditions, but also to celebrate other religions and cultures, to share thoughts and ideas, to challenge our thinking and to reflect. It is also a time when we join together in song.

I encourage you to connect with your daughter about what this experience was like for her today. What did she like best? What questions does she have about prayers this year? How might she use this time to reflect about herself as a learner and a member of the Havergal community?

We are very much looking forward to spending time together in prayers again on Tuesdays and Fridays each week, and are pleased to have parents join us.

Finally, a reminder to check the Parent Portal regularly, as important information can also be accessed here.

Wishing you all the best for a happy and healthy weekend ahead.

Sincerely,

Kate

Today’s edition of “The Weekly” contains information on the following:

LATEST NEWS

#1 Dress and Photo Day – Preparing for Next Week

  • Please note that most weeks students should be in # 1 Dress every Tuesday. 
  • Next week, however, is a little different, due to our two Picture Days. As such, for next week only, students should ONLY be in # 1 dress on the following days:
    • Wednesday, September 14, 2022  (JK – Grade 3)
    • Thursday, September 15, 2022 (Grades 4 – 6)

Important Change – Updating Your Child’s Health Information

  • Havergal is implementing Magnus Health to manage our student records. This will mean a more efficient process for parents to manage their children’s information, while ensuring accurate and up to date information is accessible to the appropriate employees at our school.
  • You can now access Magnus Health from the Parent Portal by clicking on the Update My Child’s Health Information button located on all of the landing pages, or under the My Household menu in the navigation bar.  Please reserve 20-30 minutes per child to complete this process.

Jewish High Holidays Prayers and Reception – Tuesday, September 20

  • The Junior School will be acknowledging Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur during Prayers on Tuesday, September 20. 
  • We would very much like to include photos from members of the Junior School community participating in events in honour of these two very special times in the Jewish Calendar. Should you wish to share any photos, please send them to Juila Barrett (jbarrett@havergal.on.ca), so that they can be included in our slideshow. The photos should be submitted not later than Friday, September 16.
  • Parents and grandparents are warmly invited to join us for this event, following which there will be a simple reception for parents in the Dining Hall.

Messages From the Havergal College Parent Association (HCPA)

Celebration Saturday – Request for Volunteers

  • Volunteers needed for CelSat on Sept. 24 throughout the day. Please see this LINK to sign up. Even 1 hour of your time is greatly appreciated!

Used Uniform Sale

  • The HCPA is running Used Uniform Sales from 5-8pm on the evenings of the People & Program nights on Sept. 8 (SS), Sept. 12 (MS), and Sept. 13 (JS).
  • Stop by to pick up back up uniform pieces including kilts, skirts, tunics, blazers, and pants. Charges will be applied to the student account. SS and MS sales will be in Ellen Knox and JS sales will be in the JS main hallway.

REMINDERS

Reporting Student Attendance Reminders

  • A link for reporting attendance is available directly on the Parent Portal homepage. We recommend you bookmark the link.
  • Instructions for using Veracross can be found here. It is important to review these instructions and be familiar with how to report a student absence through Veracross.

Truth and Reconciliation Week – Orange Shirt Day

  • Havergal is recognizing Orange Shirt Day on Friday, September 30th.
  • Students are invited to wear an orange shirt on this day, on top of their regular HC uniform on this day. 
  • The following are Orange Shirt Day Retailers. When purchasing a shirt from one of these, the proceeds directly support Indigenous organizations and communities.

Registration for Fall Co-Curriculars – FINAL REMINDER

  • Registration is open and closes—Monday, September 12 @ 12:00 pm
    • Click here for the overview. 
    • Please review the JS Athletics Schedule carefully before registration. 
    • How to Register— click the links below to register:
  1. Registration: Clubs
  2. Registration: Chess and Choir 2022-23
  3. Registraion: Athletics 

Celebration Saturday – Saturday, September 24

  • Each fall our Havergal Community raises money for our community partners. We have established long-term partnerships with these organizations. Our students volunteer and learn invaluable lessons.  We currently have nine different organizations and you can learn more about them here. 
  • The money from the $30 wristbands  includes a free popcorn, cotton candy, cookie decorating and access to all the midway and House room events such as bead station, Haunted House, mini golf and more! All the money goes directly to our community partners. You may also purchase additional tickets, both in advance and at the event, for the BBQ, art sale and bake sale. 

Next Week at a Glance

Monday, September 12

  • 7:15 am – 8:15 am –  U12 (Gr. 6) Basketball practice
    • Meet coach at front entrance of the JS
    • Students may stay in Phys-Ed clothes for the remainder of the day
  • 8:25 am – Principal Prayers (Dr. Samson)
  • 12:00 pm – Registration for Athletics, Performing Arts and Clubs Closes
  • 3:40 pm – 4:45 pm U10 (Gr. 4) Basketball Practice
    • Parents should pick up their child at the front entrance of the JS
  • 3:40 pm – 4:45 pm U10 (Gr. 4) Soccer Practice
    • Parents should pick up their child at the front entrance of the JS

Tuesday, September 13

  • NO # 1 Dress – This week only!
  • 7:20 am – 8:15 am U12 (Gr. 4, 5 & 6) Cross Country Practice.
    • Meet coach at front entrance of the JS
    • Students may stay in Phys-Ed uniform for the remainder of the day 
  • 8:25 am – Principal Prayers 
  • 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Used Uniform Sale at the Junior School
  • JS People and Program Evening Schedule 2022 
    • 5:30 pm – 6:10 pm  – Parent Reception in JS Dining Hall (optional)
    • 6:15 pm – 6:45 pm – Presentations in the Gym (JK- Gr. 6)
  • Dr. Katrina Samson, Principal of Havergal College
  • Ms. Kate White, Head of Junior School
  • Ms. Lindsay Norberg, Associate Head
  • Mrs. Seonaid Davis, Vice Principal Teaching & Learning
  • Ms. Liz Watt, Assistant Head, Junior School 
  • 6:55 am – 7:30 pm JK- Grade 6 Classroom Curriculum Presentations, with Specialist teachers presenting “Snapshots of the year”

Wednesday, September 14 

  • Picture Day for students in JK to Grade 3
    • Please come to school in #1 Dress
  • No Gr. 1, 2, or 3 Cross Country today (due to picture day).
    •  Practice moved to tomorrow AM.
  • 3:40-4:45 U12 (Gr. 5 & 6) Swim practice
    • Parents should pick up their child at the front entrance of the JS
  • 3:20-4:20 U9 (Gr. 2 & 3) Soccer Squad Practice
    • Parents should pick up their child at the front entrance of the JS

Thursday, September 15

  • Picture Day for students in Grade 4 to Grade 6
    • Please come to school in #1 Dress
  • 7:20-8:05am U9 (Gr. 1, 2 & 3) Cross Country practice
    • Meet at front entrance of JS
  • 3:40-4:45pm U12 (Gr. 6) Basketball practice
    • Parents should pick up their child at the front entrance of the JS
  • 3:40-4:45pm U12 (Gr. 5 & 6) Soccer practice
    • Parents should pick up their child at the front entrance of the JS

Friday, September 16

  • 7:00 am – 8:00 am –  U12 Swim practice
    • Meet at front entrance of JS
  • 7:15 – 8:15 am U11 (Gr. 5) Basketball Practice
  • 8:25 am – JS Prefect Prayers

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